Invacare Allegro 1061057 - Manual (Page 46)

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WARNING
Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the
quad-release axle are fully released BEFORE op-
erating the wheelchair.
Keep locking pins clean.
6. Flip the handle of the quad-release axle down to
release the detent pin ensuring that the locking
pins are fully released.
7. If detent pin does not fully release, proceed to AD-
JUSTING THE QUAD-RELEASE HANDLE.
8. Repeat STEPS 1-7 for the opposite rear wheel.
ADJUSTING THE QUAD-RELEASE
HANDLE (FIGURE 4)
In and/or Out
1. Remove rear wheel and the quad-release axle
from the wheelchair.
2. Loosen the locking screw.
3. Make the following adjustments:
If the quad-release handle is not releasing the
locking pins completely, rotate the quad-re-
lease handle approximately one-quarter (1/4)
turn CLOCKWISE.
If the quad-release handle hits the spokes of the
rear wheel when assembled, rotate the quad-re-
lease handle approximately one-quarter (1/4)
turn COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
4. Tighten the locking screw.
5. Reinstall the rear wheel and quad-release axle onto
the wheelchair.
FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING THE QUAD-RELEASE
AXLE
Quad-Release
Axle
Rear Wheel Hub
Locking Collar
Allen Screw Axle Mounting
Plate
IN/AND
OR OUT
Locking Screw
Locking Pins
Axle Mounting Plate
Quad-Release
Handle
INSTALLING THE QUAD-RELEASE AXLE
(FIGURE 3)
1. Remove rear wheel and the existing quick-re-
lease axle from the wheelchair.
2. Remove the existing quick-release axle from the
rear wheel hub.
3. Insert the new quad-release axle through the
rear wheel hub.
4. Slide the locking collar onto the quad-release
axle until it is snug against the rear wheel and
tighten securely with the allen screw.
5. Reinstall rear wheel and the quad-release axle
onto the wheelchair.
WARNING
Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of
the quick-release axle are fully released BE-
FORE operating the wheelchair.
Keep locking pins clean.
5. Reinstall rear wheel onto the wheelchair.
PROCEDURE 6 REAR WHEELS
R
E
A
R
W
H
E
E
L
S
FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING QUAD-RELEASE AXLE
Detent
Pin
Locknut
Locking
Pins
Axle Mounting
Plate
Quick-Release Axle
Wheel Hub
FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RELEASE
AXLE
Length Adjustment Screw
REMOVING PLAY
FROM THE REAR
WHEELS